Introduction & Aim   Appreciating a painting as a layman can be an enriching experience that fosters a deeper connection with art. This guide provides simple, step-by-step instructions to help you observe and engage with paintings thoughtfully, even without formal art training. By focusing on accessible techniques, it aims to make art appreciation enjoyable and […]

Narrative Persona Toolkit     “Fiction is not a lie, but another form of loyalty to reality.” — Hitomi Kiriyama   Do you need to create a believable and realistic character for your novel? Want to establish a convincing social media account and become another persona on the internet? Or perhaps you simply enjoy creating […]

  Out of limitations comes creativity.    — Debbie Allen Inspired by Merce Cunningham’s “Chance Choreography” we will create unique movement sequences by randomly combining movements and using imposed restrictions. By integrating these elements, we’ll explore new ways of expressing ourselves and rethink the potential of boundaries in artistic practice. Additionally, through the use of […]

  Please take a close look at these two images What details or features do you observe? Have any additional elements been incorporated into them? Let’s continue exploring further! Part I: What is synthetic Cubism? （1 minute)         In the artistic revolution of the 20th century, synthetic cubism became an important turning […]

  Aim Master the basic collage art techniques, achieve self-reflection and emotional release, create your own visual expression, promote communication between cultures of different backgrounds and discussions on social issues through visual expression, and provide a platform and opportunity for sharing and communication. Introduction “Art and creativity are seen as a way not only to […]

Aims Understanding and Observation: Learners are able to identify the core themes of artworks and the environmental and ecological issues they convey. Creative Expression: Learners are able to create small art collages using images and online tools to express their understanding of environmental issues. Critical Thinking: Learners are able to explain the intention of their […]

This OER will lead you through the steps to complete your own ode poem. Beginning with tasks of reflection and remembrance you, as the learner, will build a descriptive language that you will then use to assemble into a structure of a poem to a subject personal to you.      The Learning Objectives   […]

Like A Virgin: Identifying the Madonna Emily Geary Introduction:  The Virgin Mary (also known as the Madonna / Mother of God / Holy Mary / Queen of Heaven / Mother Incarnate) is a religious figure most venerated in Christianity, with the various branches (Roman Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, Protestantism, Islam, Anglicanism, and Lutheranism) each worshipping her […]

Problem scenario Whenever I visit my grandparents’ home in the countryside, I notice the striking blend of old and new—modern buildings standing alongside ancient stone houses. This coexistence of cultural heritage and contemporary structures is present not only in rural settings but also in the communities we live in, where new and old elements, like […]

The interpretation of dreams is the royal road to a knowledge of the unconscious activities of the mind. S.Freud Die Traumdeutung   Close your eyes and picture your dream world. What does it look like? In this dream, nothing is certain. What are you doing, and how does it feel like you’re floating in between […]

DIY Rubber Band Guitar Making Guide Time Required: 20 Minutes Mission Statement: DIY Rubber Band Guitar Toolkit What participants can expect: This toolkit allows participants to create a simple rubber band guitar. Participants will learn to construct, tune, and play their guitar through practical activities. The toolkit not only offers opportunities to practice a segment […]